Monday, September 13, 2010

The traditional Indian textile patterns seen above were taken from a book-cd I had out on loan from the library some time ago. Unfortunately, I don't recall the title, but these aren't exactly secret or unique designs.

If you've ever been to India, some of these simple patterns might be familiar. They constitute a small sampling from a dynamic parade of unrelenting culture: the literal and metaphorical fabric of an astonishing Indian society. There are more examples in the set.

You mad bastard. I am in complete agreement with your second paragraph. Visual metronome does it for me, but all of those metaphors work, unlike your 3rd paragraph. Anyone else and I would probably have deleted it. You're welcome.

These designs are quietly elegant, like the thought of morning tea, scones, jam and creme fraiche on a sunlit terrace.* Love them. I have several bedspreads with similar images and use them as tablecloths so I can appreciate them every day. Thanks for posting them!

*since today is my bday, I'm off to indulge. Wishing you a good day, too!